![]() Spacious, historically interesting, and flawless in its décor and design, a stay here is a trip back in history with all the comforts of a five-star hotel. In recent years the building was restored to its former glory and today is the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. Over the decades the Old Post Office served as a mixed-use building of offices and a food court. Surprisingly, the building only served as a post office for a relatively short time before falling into disrepair. ![]() From its clocktower, which is open every day to visitors, to its glass-roofed interior courtyard, it is a site to behold. is one of the city’s most opulent buildings and the tallest, after the Washington Monument. Other Smithsonian highlights include the National Air + Space Museum which recently reopened following a long closure to much acclaim (reserved free, timed entry passes in advance), the National Museum of Asian Art which also just unveiled newly refreshed galleries and is celebrating its centenary year, and the National Museum of African American History & Culture which continues to leave visitors in awe. No visit is complete without a stop at the National Portrait Gallery to see the iconic Presidents and First Ladies galleries, or the National Museum of American History where you can see the Star-Spangled Banner, the Ruby Slippers, and Julia Childs’ kitchen among many more key American artifacts. There are really no shortage of options and something for all ages. Thanks to the Smithsonian Institution, and its 16 museums and galleries in D.C., you can spend days, weeks, or even months, exploring the city’s museums without spending a dime. ![]() Rubell Museum Spend the Day Museum Hopping
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